Fort Lauderdale from Albany, Dec 11–15: $1,248 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $71 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Galleria Apartments By Lowkl, rated 8.5 by 153 guests
- Free cancellation at Galleria Apartments By Lowkl
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 5h 29m in all.
Worth it if you want sun, sand and a pool; skip it if you want a city to walk.
When we checked, round-trip flights from Albany to Fort Lauderdale were $327 per person ($654 for two) on American for Dec 11–15, 2026, which is 4 nights. The flight has one stop, and December highs here usually run 76–78°F. The best-value place to stay is Galleria Apartments By Lowkl at $594 for the stay, or $149 a night.
The total, before you go
$1,248 for two · 4 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $654 |
| Galleria Apartments By Lowkl, 4 nights, two guests, taxes in | $594 |
| The total, before you go | $1,248 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$71 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $40 each way per bag on American, $160 for two round trip); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
$327 per person, round trip
$654 for two, taxes and fees included · American · 1 stop · 5h 29m
Out Fri, Dec 11, 7:04 PM – Sat, Dec 12, 12:33 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| American | $327 | 1 stop | 5h 29m |
| JetBlue | $397 | nonstop | 3h 31m |
| American. Operated by Piedmont Airlines as American Eagle | $327 | 1 stop | 7h 29m |
Prices checked Oct 14, 2026, 5:01 AM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
Paid links: when you book through a link on this page, the booking site pays us a referral fee. Your price does not change. How we earn
Tweak this trip
Why now
It's $327 per person round trip, or $654 for two, all-in when we checked. That's $71 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, or 18% less, across 12 offers that ranged from $327 to $398. If you'd rather fly nonstop, JetBlue had a 7:00 AM flight at $397 per person. Our rough budget for two comes to $2,288: $654 for flights, $594 for 4 nights at the best-value studio and $1,040 for spending, which is $130 per person a day. Mid-December puts you on the beach with highs of 76–78°F and lows near 66°F, after the June-to-November hurricane season is over. It suits a slow long weekend of beach and food. You fly down Friday evening and come back Tuesday. Prices change, so take these numbers as what we found, not a promise.
The kind of trip this is
This is a laid-back beach and food getaway, the relaxed alternative to Miami. Think a long golden beach, canals lined with yachts and dinners along Las Olas Boulevard. It fits a couple or two friends who want warm air in December without a packed schedule. The pace is slow: mornings on the sand, a water taxi in the afternoon and an easy dinner.
Weather in Fort Lauderdale, Dec 11–15
Typical highs 76–78°F, lows near 66°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 11 | 78 °F | 63 °F | Overcast |
| Sat, Dec 12 | 76 °F | 60 °F | Overcast |
| Sun, Dec 13 | 78 °F | 69 °F | Drizzle |
| Mon, Dec 14 | 78 °F | 70 °F | Drizzle |
| Tue, Dec 15 | 77 °F | 70 °F | Drizzle |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Fort Lauderdale
Galleria Apartments By Lowkl is the best-value pick: a Standard Studio at $594 for the 4 nights ($149 a night), rated 8.5 from 153 reviews. It's also the only one of the three with free cancellation. The Agustin Guesthouse - Men Only Clothing Optional is the top-rated pick at 9.7 from 328 reviews, with a Queen Room with Pool View at $1,178 for the stay ($295 a night). As the name says, it's men only and clothing optional. Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale North/Cypress Creek is our budget pick, a 3-star hotel with a King Room at $717 ($179 a night), rated 8 from 872 reviews. For location, Fort Lauderdale Beach puts you on the wide sand along A1A, and Las Olas Boulevard is the place for restaurants, boutiques and canal-front evenings.
Galleria Apartments By Lowkl
$594 for 4 nights, two guests · $149 a night
See roomsThe Agustin Guesthouse - Men Only Clothing Optional
$1,178 for 4 nights, two guests · $295 a night
See roomsCourtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale North/Cypress Creek
$717 for 4 nights, two guests · $179 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Fort Lauderdale for these dates
Paid links: when you book through a link on this page, the booking site pays us a referral fee. Your price does not change. How we earn
Where in Fort Lauderdale
- Fort Lauderdale Beach: Wide beach along A1A with the main strip of oceanfront resorts.
- Las Olas Boulevard: Restaurants, boutiques and canal-front hotels a short drive from the sand.
- Lauderdale-by-the-Sea: Low-rise beach town with shore snorkelling off Anglin's Pier.
- Hollywood Beach: Old-school boardwalk vibe between the airport and the ocean.
What to do in Fort Lauderdale
- Ride the water taxi through the Intracoastal canals and look at the yachts tied up along the way.
- Stroll Las Olas Boulevard at dusk for restaurants, boutiques and canal views.
- Snorkel the reef off Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, right from the shore near Anglin's Pier.
- Spend a full day on Fort Lauderdale Beach along A1A.
- Visit the Bonnet House Museum and Gardens for an unhurried afternoon.
- Head to Hollywood Beach for its old-school boardwalk.
Also worth it
- Spend a day on Fort Lauderdale Beach along A1A
Tours and tickets in Fort Lauderdale
Paid links: when you book through a link on this page, the booking site pays us a referral fee. Your price does not change. How we earn
Getting there and around
| Airports in Albany | Albany International (ALB) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL), Miami International (MIA) |
| Flight time | 5h 29m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,198 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 4 nights in Fort Lauderdale costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $654 |
| Hotel, 4 nights (Galleria Apartments By Lowkl) | $594 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 4 days for two | $1,040 |
| Total for two | $2,288 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Albany to Fort Lauderdale
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $327 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $327 (Oct 14, 2026) |
| Price checks | 3 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travelers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Fort Lauderdale.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- You don't need a passport: it's a domestic trip, paid in US dollars, with no time difference from Albany.
- The American flight takes 5h 29m with one stop, leaving at 7:04 PM on Friday, Dec 11 and landing at 12:33 AM.
- Fares are all-in, with taxes and fees included, as found when we checked. They can change before you book.
- All three hotel rates are room only. Only Galleria Apartments By Lowkl had free cancellation.
- You land at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL). Miami International (MIA) also serves the area.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
When we checked, it was $327 per person round trip on American, or $654 for two, all-in. That's $71 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. A JetBlue nonstop was $397 per person.
What are the flight times?
The $327 American flight leaves Albany at 7:04 PM on Friday, Dec 11 and lands at 12:33 AM after one stop, 5h 29m in total. The JetBlue nonstop leaves at 7:00 AM and lands at 10:31 AM.
What is the weather like?
December highs usually run 76–78°F, with lows near 66°F. The normals for these dates lean overcast early in the trip, with some drizzle later on, so pack a light layer.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars and Fort Lauderdale is on the same time as Albany.
What does the whole trip cost for two?
Our rough budget is $2,288 for two: $654 for flights, $594 for 4 nights at Galleria Apartments By Lowkl and $1,040 for spending, which is $130 per person a day.
Is 4 nights enough?
For a slow beach-and-food trip, yes. You have time for a day on Fort Lauderdale Beach, a water taxi ride, snorkeling off Lauderdale-by-the-Sea and an evening on Las Olas Boulevard.
Also found for you
The newest finds from Albany.
Just found · from AlbanyLowest in 30 days
Fort Lauderdale
Dec 3–7, 2026 · 4 nights
- $318 per person, $12 below the $330 typical fare
- Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach scores 8 from 460 reviews, free cancellation
- Typical highs of 77–82°F and lows near 65°F
$1,554 for two · 4 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights $636 + hotel $823 + resort fee $95, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about $160
American. Operated by Piedmont Airlines as American Eagle · with a stop · 6h 9m
The catch: There's no nonstop: the flight has one stop and takes 6h 9m, and a checked bag, about $160 for two, isn't in the total.
Worth it if you want a warm, easy beach long weekend; skip it if you need a nonstop or full sun every single day.
Tweak this trip
Just found · from AlbanyLowest in 30 days
Chicago
Oct 23–25, 2026 · 2 nights
- Nonstop on United, 2h 33m
- $157 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
$1,628 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights $1,074 + hotel $554, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about $160
United · nonstop · 2h 33m
The catch: The best-value hotel is rated 7.9; a better one costs more.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Tweak this trip
Just found · from Albany
Nashville
Oct 23–25, 2026 · 2 nights
- Nonstop on Allegiant, 2h 20m
- Courtyard by Marriott Nashville Airport, rated 8.2 by 136 guests
- Highs 69–77°F, little rain expected
$1,533 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights $1,094 + hotel $380 + resort fee $59, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about $200
Allegiant · nonstop · 2h 20m
The catch: $15 per person above the typical fare on this route.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Tweak this trip
More trips
Just found · from Albany
Nashville
Oct 23–25, 2026 · 2 nights
- Nonstop on Allegiant, 2h 20m
- Courtyard by Marriott Nashville Airport, rated 8.2 by 136 guests
- Highs 69–77°F, little rain expected
$1,533 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights $1,094 + hotel $380 + resort fee $59, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about $200
Allegiant · nonstop · 2h 20m
The catch: $15 per person above the typical fare on this route.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
The weekend after · from AlbanyLowest in 30 days
Washington, D.C.
Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026 · 2 nights
- 1h 35m nonstop from Albany to Reagan Washington National
- $349 per person, $378 below the typical fare on this route
- citizenM Washington DC Georgetown: 9 from 276 reviews, free cancellation
$1,032 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights $698 + hotel $294 + resort fee $40, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about $160
American. Operated by PSA Airlines as American Eagle · nonstop · 1h 35m
The catch: The lowest nonstop leaves Albany at 5:05 AM, and a checked bag is about $160 for two, which isn't in the total.
Worth it if you want museums, monuments and long walks on a short weekend; skip it if you're after sunshine or a slow, sleep-in trip.
A week away · from Albany37% below typicalWorth it, if
Orlando
Nov 14–21, 2026 · 7 nights
- $319 per person, $193 below the typical fare on this route
- Highs of 74–78°F and lows near 60°F for park days
- Review score 8 from 565 reviews, a short shuttle from Disney
$1,410 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights $638 + hotel $695 + resort fee $77, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about $160
United. Operated by Commuteair DBA United Express · with a stop · 5h 24m
The catch: One stop on United Express makes it 5h 24m, landing at 12:59 AM; a checked bag is about $160 for two and isn't in the total.
Worth it if you can handle a late-night landing for a fare under typical; skip it if you'd rather pay $720 for two for the 3h 5m Southwest nonstop.
Just found · from AlbanyLowest in 30 days
Chicago
Oct 23–25, 2026 · 2 nights
- Nonstop on United, 2h 33m
- $157 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
$1,628 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights $1,074 + hotel $554, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about $160
United · nonstop · 2h 33m
The catch: The best-value hotel is rated 7.9; a better one costs more.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
All trips from Albany · Fort Lauderdale from every city · Prices on this route · Trips in December 2026 · Home
Fort Lauderdale in pictures
Paid links: when you book through a link on this page, the booking site pays us a referral fee. Your price does not change. We use AI tools to draft the text of each page from the data on it; code checks every number in the draft against that data and rejects what does not match, and the team reviews pages and fixes or removes what readers report. How we pick · Report a mistake.
Image credits
- Photo: Kayla Linero / Pexels, Pexels License
- Photo: K / Pexels, Pexels License
- Photo: William Jacobs / Pexels, Pexels License